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Table 2 Diagnostic accuracy of imaging techniques employed in 40 patients with IPMN

From: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN): clinico-pathological correlations and surgical indications

 

ultrasound (26 pts.)

CT (31 pts.)

MR (24 pts.)

 

n

%

n

%

n

%

Correct diagnosis of IPMN

4

15.4

11

35.4

20

83.3

Correct diagnosis of malignancy°

1/3

33.3

2/4

50.0

4/7

57.1

Correct diagnosis of extension§

1

25.0

9/11

81.8

22

100

  1. ° Reference parameter was final histological diagnosis of malignant IPMN
  2. §Reference parameter was macroscopic pathology for resected patients and MRI for the others